Superbug with resistance gene mcr-1 detected in South Korea

Wednesday, November 30, 2016 - 12:01 in Health & Medicine

Elizabeth ShimSEOUL, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- A new gene that gives germs the ability to resist even the strongest antibiotics has been identified in South Korea.

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